You would be hard pressed to find a better value Cabernet in this range, as esteemed winemakers Jason Gorski and Chris Upchurch have crafted a true heavyhitter of a Cabernet Sauvignon. This gorgeous wine is a blend of 42% Grand Ciel, 31% Upchurch, 19% Ciel du Cheval and 8% Klipsun Vineyard fruit. The intense and brooding Cabernet wine begins with ripe aromatics of sagebrush, black tea, red bell pepper and mint with milk chocolate. There are rich flavors of black tea, anise, creme de cassis, red bell pepper, sagebrush and coffee grounds. This shows wonderful range, persistence and poise. The wine is drinking beautifully right now but will cellar for 15 plus years. Try to resist this exceptional wine for another year, however if enjoying young, be sure to allow this plenty of air contact. (Best 2018-2033) - March, 2017 (OB)
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: March, 2017
- Producer: DeLille Cellars
- Vintage: 2014
- Drinking Window: 2018-2033
- Estimated Value: $48
- Country: United States
- Region: Washington
- Appellation: Columbia Valley
- Importer: N/A